Steve is a convicted sex offender who has been in prison for 15 years. His sentence is completed, but authorities are worried that he might commit future sex offenses. Because of this fear, Steve is released from prison and held in an institution indefinitely. Steve has been:

A. wrongfully imprisoned.
B. civilly incarcerated.
C. criminally confined.
D. sent into a civil commitment program.


Answer: D

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